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robinn137

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The mechanism of action of regular insulin is to
 
  1. stimulate the pancreas to produce insulin.
  2. promote entry of glucose into the cells.
  3. promote the entry of glucose into the bloodstream.
  4. stimulate the pancreas to secrete more insulin.

Question 2

The nurse understands that which of the following drugs falls under the classification of biguanides?
 
  1. Metformin HCI (Glucophage)
  2. Repaglinide (Prandin)
  3. Tolbutamide (Orinase)
  4. Acarbose (Precose)



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Oral hypoglycemic drugs, such as glipizide, stimulate the pancreas to produce insulin.
Rationale 2: The action of regular insulin is to promote entry of glucose into the cells, thereby lowering glucose.
Rationale 3: Insulin would not promote glucose into the bloodstream.
Rationale 4: Oral hypoglycemic drugs, such as glipizide, stimulate the pancreas to secrete insulin.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Metformin HCI is the only drug that falls within the classification of biguanides.
Rationale 2: Repaglinide falls within the classification of meglitinides.
Rationale 3: Tolbutamide falls within the classification of sulfonylureas.
Rationale 4: Acarbose falls within the classification of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors.




robinn137

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


hramirez205

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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